Nike Basketball introduced its finest performance shoe for 10-time All-Star LeBron James, the LeBron 12, designed to enhance James’s explosiveness while combining three key benefits: superior cushioning, harnessed support and natural flexibility.
The LeBron 12 was born in the lab, where scientific data and analysis substantiated the need for next-generation cushioning, support and flexibility. This science-led insight was maximized for James while accounting for the diverse needs of athletes worldwide. The lead colorway, the LeBron 12 NSRL, was inspired by the new shoe’s genesis in the lab.
Five visible, hexagonally-shaped Nike Zoom Air bags in the outsole of the LeBron 12 enhance natural motion while providing accelerated explosiveness with each step. Nike Zoom Air delivers the same great cushioning it brought to footwear when first introduced to basketball in 1995; now the hexagonal Nike Zoom Air is mapped to the pressure points of the foot where it’s most needed for basketball performance. In tandem with the sole, the lightweight and breathable Megafuse upper is designed to act as a molded second skin that minimizes weight and amplifies breathability and comfort.
James runs approximately three miles per game, and the average player changes directions about 1,000 times over that distance, requiring supportive, comfortable footwear to withstand tremendous impact and torque. Dynamic Flywire cables provide lockdown support for James’s unrivaled combination of speed and strength. The upper is constructed for a precise fit, with Hyperposite wings that deliver targeted support and protection.
The initial seven LeBron 12 colorways are inspired by James’s game, physical attributes and the analysis that went into the development of his latest signature shoe.
The LeBron 12 will be available in both adult and young athlete sizes globally on Nike.com and at select retail locations. It will also be available for customization on Nike.com/NIKEiD.
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